Taking a “break” !!!!

Hey guys! I need help.

I thought of telling my boyfriend that we should have a break. I love with all my heart, and I’m inlove with him. He’s my first real boyfriend, and my first love. We’ve been together for a year and one month.

But i don’t know how to tell him that i want a break. Like no talking, but we can’t see or talk other people like that. We’re still in a relationship, i think we should take a small break.

Basically we’ve been fighting and arguing so many times for the past few months. Today we argued that we were yelling at each other. Also made me cry because he said some rude stuff like always saying “You’re always saying retarded dumb shit”, but he apologized for it earlier. But that’s one of his flaws was not thinking when he talks.

Last time we argued, he said this time I’m not texting you first anymore.

We’re both petty.

We always hang out almost every day, like we spend 65% of the time in the full week. See him almost every day. I love spending time with him and always wanted to be around him. I’m dependent on him.

Idk how to tell him. What should i say.

*PLEASE don’t hate. Just looking for advice.